Locum Dental Receptionist

LOCUM DENTAL RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED IN IPSWICH - POTENTIAL TO TURN PERM

Employment Type:

Full-time
- Temporary contract to cover holidays/long term sick with potential to become permanent

Monday
- Friday, 8 hours per day (flexible)
Offering £12.21- £14ph

Experience:

Dental Reception: 1 year (preferred)
All candidates MUST have DENTAL reception experience to apply
This role requires someone who can start immediately and quickly adapt to a fast-paced environment.

We are part of a multi-award winning group of Dental Practices. It is a busy practice located in Ipswich.

We are looking for a Dental Receptionist with an approachable nature, excellent communication skills and great organisational skills.

You will be required to attend to patients on the phone and in person, co-ordinate and organise appointments and administration to facilitate the efficient running of the dental practice. Your role will include reassuring nervous patients, making conversation with patients and making them feel welcome, keeping the reception area clean and tidy, keeping the clinicians' diaries as full as possible, dealing with electronic and paper forms and referrals and confirming patient appointments.

You will be reporting to the Practice Manager.

• Greet patients
• Register new patients according to established practice protocols
• Assist patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation
• Verify and update patient information
• Inform patients of dental practice procedures and policy
• Move patients through appointments as scheduled
• Enter all relevant patient information into data system
• Maintain and manage patient records in compliance with privacy and security regulations
• Answer and manage incoming calls
• Respond and comply to requests for information
• Schedule patient appointments
• Confirm upcoming appointments and recalls according to practice protocol
• Check daily appointment schedule
• Arrange patient charts for next day appointments
• Fill in cancellations and no-shows
• Organise referrals to other specialists
• Dispatch lab work appropriately
• Collect and receipt payments from patients at time of treatment
• Inform patients of financial treatment plan options
• Arrange payment schedule with patients
• Prepare and mail billing statements
• Prepare claim forms for dental insurance
• Arrange supporting documents for insurance claims
• Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing post
• Monitor and maintain inventory of dental office supplies
• Update patient education materials
• Maintain a professional reception area
• Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality

• General education degree or high school diploma
• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures and diagnosis
• Knowledge of computer and relevant software applications
• Knowledge of general administrative and clerical procedures
• Working knowledge of dental insurance
• Experience using Software of Excellence

• Health care reception skills, ideally in dentistry
• Computer/IT skills
• Communication skills
• Information collection and management
• Planning and organizing
• Accuracy
• Customer service skills
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Adaptability
• Confidentiality

We are a multi award-winning family of modern and innovative dental practices located across the UK. Committed to delivering exceptional dentistry, we pride ourselves on our dedication to providing inspirational care in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our highly trained team works collaboratively to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients, making us a cornerstone of dental excellence in our communities.

• Competitive salary with rapid growth potential
• Bonuses tied to clear KPIs for achieving targets
• Opportunity to work alongside a friendly and professional world-class team
• Annual training provided to all staff
• Ongoing support for personal and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities within our expanding organisation
• Substantial discounts on dental treatments for yourself

• Excellent team support from highly skilled professionals
• In-house training and growth opportunities
• All core CPD covered with Dentistry CPD
• Career progression pathways and opportunities for role diversification
• Access to Smile Perks, including:
  • Education & Training:
    Free CPD and free training for our staff (examples inc hands on courses, implant training, communication and leadership training)
  • Financial Discounts:
    Discounts on dental treatments for you
  • Social & Team:
    Regular socials and team-building activities in a fun and energetic environment
  • Equipment:
    State-of-the-art tools and technologies including ITero Scanners, CBCT Scanners, DSLR Cameras, and more
  • Services Provided: A comprehensive range of dental services including Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign, Dental Implants, Tooth Whitening, Hygiene Services, Smile Makeovers, Facial Aesthetics, Orthodontics, Veneers, Composite Bonding, and Specialist Services

10 surgeries, mixed practice